As the year comes to a close, I take some quiet time to reflect
on the year that is ending and the one that is ahead. This last year has been a good one for
me. I have moved to a more retired stage
of life and yet I continue to be involved with nonprofit consulting, writing
and enjoying wonderful relationships with the nonprofit community. My
work has shifted to more executive placement for small nonprofits and I
particularly enjoy this work of bringing together the right person with an expectant and wonderful organization. I had
expected to shift my writing more to The Grandma Chronicles – my other blog –
but alas that did not happen because of all the less discretionary commitments
I had.

It is the season to appreciate our
blessings, express our love and wish for peace in the world and our lives. It is also the season to think ahead and
decide what will be our priorities and focus in the new year. In 2015, I plan
again to expand my focus on the Grandma Chronicles and write more frequently
and with more depth. So far I have mostly
dealt with the happy moments and there are so many of those as a grandmother that I am very
grateful for. At Marion Conway –Nonprofit Consultant my writing will focus on executive search and placement
issues for nonprofits, board issues and philanthropy.

Over the last few years I have written
about philanthropy and children and this is a growing interest of mine. Recently I came across this article in the New York Times on the growing popularity of an ethical will and using
technology to present it in a much more engaging way than just a written
document.

Developing and acting on a
philanthropic heart is important to me and it is something that I want to
explore at both blogs in 2015. I
definitely want to pass on a philanthropic heart to my grandchildren. And so perhaps there will be more melding of
the two blogs on this subject in 2015.

It
is Christmas Eve and I look forward to being in church later with my
grandson for the family service and children's pagaent. You will be in
my prayers. The table is set and ready for dinner tomorrow. Tonight
I'll have dinner with my husband at a favorite local restaurant and be
ready to cook and celebrate tomorrow.

And so for 2015, I
wish you all Peace, Love
and a Philanthropic Heart.

3 comments:

I applaud your interest in fostering philanthropic hearts in grandchildren. My enthusiasm for my own has led me to purchase far more than they need, and this is the first year where I am starting to feel somewhat embarrassed by all they have. Their parents encourage sharing and giving from the older kids, but I am going to join that effort too from now on!

A life lived in service to others is a life lived truly well! I can read this spirit in your words.I'm sure you enjoyed a blessed Christmas with that cute grandson - and I wish you a year filled with continued good fortune!

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This blog highlights my perspective as a grandmother and mother.I love being a grandmother and this stage of life and use my blog to share my experiences. I am also doing product reviews in the genre of the mommy bloggers and enjoying my relationship with that group also. I attend the annual giant Toy Fair NY and other showcases throughout the year and enjoy sharing what's new, classis and "grandparent friendly" with my readers. Follow me on facebook as I have lots of great posts that grandparents love. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/grandmachronicles/